Answer.....

Yes, though women must wait a period of 300 days since the Decree Absolute before remarrying.

You can absolutely get married in Lake Como after a divorce. Many couples who choose to remarry in Italy have previously been married, and the process is entirely possible with the right documentation in place.

If you’ve been divorced, you’ll need to provide official proof that your previous marriage has legally ended. This is usually your final divorce decree or decree absolute (for UK citizens), which must be an original or certified copy. You’ll also need the standard documents required for a civil or symbolic wedding in Italy, such as:

• Valid passports for both partners

• Birth certificates

• Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) or equivalent documentation, depending on nationality

• Final divorce decree (translated into Italian and legalised with an Apostille)

The 300-Day Rule

Italian law includes a specific rule known as the “300-day rule”: if the bride is divorced, she must wait at least 300 days from the date the divorce became final before remarrying in Italy.

Your wedding planner or local coordinator in Lake Como will confirm whether this rule applies in your chosen town and help you with any documentation needed to comply or obtain a waiver.

Religious vs Civil or Symbolic Ceremonies

If you wish to have a Catholic ceremony, remarriage is only possible if an annulment has been granted by the Church. For most remarried couples, a civil or symbolic wedding in Lake Como is the perfect alternative, equally meaningful, beautifully tailored, and legally valid.

At Lake Como Weddings by Chelsea, we regularly assist divorced couples in arranging all the legal paperwork and guiding them through Italy’s requirements. From confirming what’s needed for your nationality to handling translations and legalisations, we make sure your Lake Como wedding is smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable.

In short: yes, you can remarry in Lake Como after a divorce, just make sure to allow enough time for documentation and, if applicable, the 300-day period.